The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 77: Su Chenjin teaches a class as an assistant and becomes a witness to the case

When the first ray of sunlight at dawn, like a shy girl, shone through the gap in the curtains and sprinkled mottled onto Gu Xinliang's desk, he was already sitting there, dancing on the pages with his pen that had accompanied him for countless days and nights.

The pen tip jumps on the paper, and every turn and every pause tells a wonderful story about the connection between medicine and food.

Under his pen, those words come to life on paper, full of vitality and vigor.

He writes with his heart, letting his profound medical knowledge, his unique understanding of life and his endless thirst for knowledge flow out like a stream, and every drop nourishes the hearts of every reader who will come.

Just as Gu Xinliang was completely immersed in this wonderful world constructed by words, there was a sudden knock on the door.

The sound was clear and pleasant, like a breeze in the morning light, blowing gently and breaking the tranquility.

Gu Xinliang put down the pen in his hand, and the tip of the pen left an elegant arc on the paper. He stood up and walked towards the door.

Standing outside the door was Su Chenjin, with a smile on her face. That smile was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright, illuminating Gu Xinliang's heart.

"Teacher Gu, I heard that you are looking for a teaching assistant for the elective course on medicine-food empathy?" Su Chenjin asked. Her voice was sweet and magnetic, like a beautiful poem, which made Gu Xinliang's heart tremble.

Gu Xinliang was slightly stunned, then laughed: "Yes, I am looking for the right person. Xiaojin, are you willing to join our team?"

There was a gleam of joy in Su Chenjin's eyes, which was an affirmation and trust in Professor Gu Xinliang's team.

She nodded and replied, "Of course I would! I have always been interested in the concept of medicine and food, and I would like to study it in depth."

Gu Xinliang patted Su Chenjin's shoulder happily, his eyes full of appreciation and recognition for her. He said, "Great! With you joining us, our courses will definitely be more exciting. Come on, I'll take you to meet the other team members."

Gu Xinliang looked at the two classmates in front of him with whom he was about to work, and couldn't help feeling a sense of anticipation.

Both teaching assistants showed great enthusiasm for the elective course "Medicine and Food Have the Same Origin".

Su Chenjin stood in front of Gu Xinliang with a confident smile on his face.

She greeted another teaching assistant, Xu Fei, enthusiastically, "Hello, I'm the freshman representative for the course "Medicine and Food Have the Same Origin", and now I'm also a teaching assistant. Thank you for your guidance!"

Xu Fei was a reserved and focused young man. He nodded and responded, "Hello, I'm Xu Fei. In order to be a good teaching assistant for this course, I took the nutritionist exam in advance!"

Gu Xinliang nodded to show his appreciation.

He walked up to the two teaching assistants and said seriously, "In today's class, we will mainly talk about the solution of acne with the same source of medicine and food. Here is my lesson plan. Do the two teaching assistants have any ideas of their own?"

Su Chenjin thought for a while, and then suggested: "I think we can make some scented tea that has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and nourishing the skin and beautifying for the students to drink. This can not only help the students improve their acne problems, but also let everyone feel the charm of medicine and food being of the same origin."

Xu Fei nodded in agreement and added: "In addition to scented tea, we can also recommend some food and beverages that have medicinal and edible effects for students, such as foods rich in vitamin A and zinc. These foods can help students reduce the occurrence of acne."

Gu Xinliang was very satisfied with the two teaching assistants' ideas and decided to incorporate their suggestions into his teaching to make the course more lively and interesting.

So, Gu Xinliang, Su Chenjin and Xu Fei discussed the specific implementation plan together.

Finally, Su Chenjin accompanied Xu Fei to the vegetable garden at the back door of the school.

While picking fresh vegetables, they discussed how to incorporate the concept of food and medicine into these dishes, so that students could experience the profoundness of Chinese medicine culture while tasting the delicious food.

Su Chenjin held a fresh green vegetable in her hand, her eyes sparkling.

She walked towards Xu Fei and whispered to him, "Classmate, check out Jiangda University. You can have as much vegetables as you want here for free, and you can eat as much fruit as you want here. Classmate, Jiangda University welcomes you!"

When Xu Fei heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Even a good student like Su Chenjin had learned this popular joke from Jiangda University.

He couldn't help but exclaimed: "You are a living advertisement! You must know more about Jiangda! Students, it is definitely a good idea to study at Jiangda."

Just as the two were talking, Gu Xinliang walked into the vegetable garden.

When he saw Su Chenjin and Xu Fei fighting, his eyes instantly became deep.

However, Su Chenjin didn't seem to notice his change in mood. As soon as she saw Gu Xinliang, she immediately trotted over happily.

Su Chenjin ran to Gu Xinliang, his bright eyes sparkling with anticipation.

She couldn't wait to say, "Director Gu Xinliang, Jiangda's Medicine and Food Course has recently launched a new cooking course column. Am I lucky enough to be selected as a guest?"

Xu Fei also heard Su Chenjin's thoughts. He carried a full basket of vegetables and walked leisurely to the other side of Gu Xinliang.

He said with a joking smile: "Director Gu, you should choose me. Although Xiaojin is very enthusiastic, she has thin arms and legs. I am really worried that she can't hold her own in the kitchen!"

Xu Fei's words immediately made Su Chenjin furious. She retorted unconvincedly: "Don't look down on me! I must show you my skills!"

Gu Xinliang felt a headache watching the two teaching assistants fighting and bickering like children.

He frowned and interrupted their quarrel: "Okay, stop it. Are the dishes almost ready? Then let's go back quickly, the class will start in half an hour. Su Chenjin, you are responsible for preparing the lesson plan and distributing it; Xu Fei, you have to make sure that every student actively participates in the interaction!"

Su Chenjin nodded immediately and at this moment was fully prepared for the upcoming lessons.

Xu Fei also smiled and agreed.

Xu Fei patted Su Chenjin's shoulder gently, with an imperceptible sneer on his lips, and said, "You see, Director Gu is also worried about you, so he only asked you to send the teaching plan."

This sentence was like a heavy hammer, hitting Su Chenjin's heart hard, making her feel suffocated. She looked up at Xu Fei, her eyes full of doubt and dissatisfaction.

"Xu Fei, you..." Su Chenjin was about to say something but was interrupted by Xu Fei.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of mockery, and he said, "Otherwise why would the director ask you to hand out the teaching plan?"

These words were like a sharp needle that pierced Su Chenjin's heart, causing her to feel a sharp pain.

She bit her lower lip tightly, with an unyielding light in her eyes. She knew that what Xu Fei said was true, but she would never be willing to be defeated by him like this.

Su Chenjin took a deep breath and said, "Xu Fei, my cooking is delicious. If you really can't accept that my academic performance is better than yours and my cooking is also very good, then give me your title of the first teaching assistant!"

Xu Fei was slightly stunned, then he smiled. He held his forehead with one hand, lowered his head, and said calmly: "If you are sure that you won't make a fool of yourself in front of me, then I will agree to your embarrassing request. You know I am the gold medal winner of the Aicall Cup Cooking Competition. If you want to be embarrassed, I will only agree to you doing it in front of me once."

His words were full of provocation and confidence, as if everything was under control.

Su Chenjin smiled. She knew that this was her opportunity and also her challenge. She took a deep breath and said, "Let's speak with facts! I will never lose to you!"

Xu Fei nodded, a playful gleam in his eyes. "Okay!"

Fifteen minutes later, the classroom bell rang melodiously, and an unconventional class was about to begin.

Su Chenjin stood at the door of the classroom, greeting every student who entered the classroom with a smile.

"Students, please come in and get a lesson plan from me. I am Su Chenjin, the teaching assistant for this class. Next, I will assist Professor Gu Xinliang in teaching 'Medicine and Food Have the Same Origin'. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation!"

Su Chenjin's words were full of infectiousness, leading the students into this mysterious and interesting field.

The content of the lesson plans is rich and colorful. Every complex concept is explained by vivid metaphors and rich cases, making the originally boring knowledge come alive.

The students were reading attentively, their eyes sparkling with desire and curiosity for knowledge.

At this moment, a figure walked into the classroom. It was Xu Fei. He was holding a basket of fresh vegetables and fruits and sat confidently in the front row of the classroom.

Professor Gu Xinliang stood on the podium, his voice loud and passionate.

As the course progressed, he gradually increased the difficulty of the course, challenging the students' thinking limits.

He asked a challenging question: "How can acne be cured?"

This question immediately caused a stir in the classroom. The students started discussing it enthusiastically. They vied with each other to express their opinions, and the class became very lively.

Su Chenjin was standing in front of the front row of seats in the classroom, busy making a cup of scented tea for each student.

Her movements are graceful and skillful, like a professional tea artist.

Xu Fei looked at Su Chenjin, raised his eyebrows, and said provocatively: "The cooking competition later is the highlight, don't cry if you lose!"

After hearing this, Su Chenjin just smiled indifferently and did not take Xu Fei's provocation to heart.

She continued to move around the classroom, listening to each group's speeches and giving them timely guidance and encouragement.

At the same time, she also handed the flower tea in her hand to every student. The fresh fragrance filled the classroom, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Professor Gu Xinliang looked at the students' enthusiastic discussion and nodded with satisfaction.

He walked to the center of the classroom and said loudly: "Everyone can drink the scented tea prepared by our teaching assistant Su Chenjin today. This scented tea has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, as well as diuresis and detoxification. It also has a certain effect on relieving acne."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of admiration in the classroom.

The students picked up the scented tea in their hands and savored the unique aroma and taste, as if they were savoring the sweetness of knowledge.

Su Chenjin nodded gently and was about to respond when Xu Fei interrupted him. His voice was full of confidence and determination. "Drinking scented tea is a girl's elegance. We men should eat meat and drink wine with big mouthfuls, and eat more vegetables and fruits. This is what a real man should do! Today, as a special benefit of Jiangda, I have specially prepared fresh vegetables and fruits for everyone. I will show you my skills later and make a dish that will leave you with an endless aftertaste!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the students immediately cheered, with applause and cheers rising one after another.

However, Xu Fei did not give Su Chenjin any chance to breathe. He immediately turned around and started his cooking show.

He manipulated the spatula skillfully, and every stir-fry was just right and every seasoning was extremely precise.

His eyes were focused and passionate, as if in his eyes, there were only the ingredients being cooked.

Xu Fei said to Gu Xinliang at the right time: "Director Gu, you will know later that my performance today will definitely satisfy you!"

His voice was full of confidence and pride.

Gu Xinliang glanced at Su Chenjin, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, then he turned to Xu Fei and said, "Student Xu Fei, you have always been the best teaching assistant in our Jiangda University!"

Xu Fei smiled proudly, nodded and said, "Of course, my Xu Fei's moves must be extraordinary!"

However, at this moment, an accident happened. Xu Fei actually burned all the dishes, leaving only a few apples.

He was stunned, but he quickly adjusted his mentality, brought out all the dishes, and said to the students: "Everyone is welcome to taste it. Medicine and food have the same origin. As long as we eat healthily, we won't get acne!"

Xu Fei pushed the remaining apple in his hand towards Su Chenjin with a provocative look on his face. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a hint of cunning.

"Su Chenjin, I'll give you a chance to show your abilities. These last few apples are up to you."

His voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for everyone around to hear clearly. Su Chenjin knew that Xu Fei was deliberately making things difficult for her.

Amidst doubts and ridicule, Su Chenjin did not give up, but firmly stepped onto the stage to showcase himself.

She gracefully took the plump apple and began to peel it skillfully, making every cut precise, trying to create a work of art.

The peeled apple flesh was as white as jade. She gently took out the Sichuan Fritillary Bulbs and rock sugar, and prepared to start stewing the crystal apples.

Every movement she made seemed so natural and smooth, as if she was performing a silent dance, elegant and moving.

The flame under the stew pot jumped, and as time passed, a faint aroma gradually spread.

It is the aroma of rock sugar and Sichuan Fritillary Bulbs, fresh and refreshing.

Finally, the crystal apples were stewed.

It was crystal clear, like a gem, emitting an alluring glow. Su Chenjin specially invited those classmates who had acne on their faces and had once doubted her cooking skills to taste it.

The students tasted this delicacy carefully with curiosity and anticipation.

Expressions of satisfaction and surprise gradually appeared on their faces, as they tasted the most delicious food in their lives at this moment.

They all praised: "Student Su Chenjin, your cooking skills are really good, I like it very much!"

Xu Fei stood aside, looking at the satisfied expressions of his classmates, and a feeling of curiosity surged in his heart.

He couldn't help but cut himself a piece of crystal apple, and as soon as it touched his lips, his eyes darkened slightly.

The sweet fragrance of crystal apple and the coolness of Sichuan Fritillary are intertwined, with a rich taste that is intoxicating.

He coughed, as if trying to cover up his gaffe, but his eyes were shining with appreciation and admiration.

As the bell rang to signal the end of class, Su Chenjin began to skillfully clear the dishes on the table.

Her movements were smooth and methodical.

At this moment, Xu Fei quietly walked to her side, with a barely perceptible admiration in his voice: "Your cooking skills do look good!"

Su Chenjin was slightly stunned and stopped what he was doing.

She hummed softly, with a hint of shyness in her voice.

However, she did not look at Xu Fei, but instead cast her gaze to the other corner of the classroom, where Director Gu Xinliang was sitting.

Gu Xinliang was looking at his classmates with a smile, his eyes full of warmth and care.

He noticed Su Chenjin looking at him, so he smiled and said calmly: "Many students spend a lot of time treating acne. In fact, we can use green vegetables, radishes, rose tea and other substitutes for taking medicine. As long as the food we eat is healthy, our skin will not get sick!"

His words are like a bright light, illuminating the way forward.

As the course drew to a close, Gu Xinliang left a question for the students to ponder: "Is acne caused by clogged pores or a problem with skin secretion? So what foods should we eat to stay healthy?"

This question was like a stone thrown into a lake, shocking the students.

They all started discussing enthusiastically and thinking about the answer.

Gu Xinliang encouraged students to continue exploring and researching after class and apply what they learned to real life.

However, as soon as the get out of class was over, Xu Fei was surrounded by his classmates.

It turned out that the thinking question left by Director Gu Xinliang was a 20-point question, which made the students feel very nervous.

They hope to get some inspiration or clues from Xu Fei.

Xu Fei looked at the students who gathered around him and smiled easily. He relaxed his shoulders and said, "If you want to think about the answers to the questions, come with me to weed the vegetable garden behind the school!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the students started to shout. They didn't expect Xu Fei to make such a request, but this was exactly what they expected.

The night sky was like a huge piece of black satin, slowly covering the city's skyline. The stars had not yet lit up, but the city's neon lights were already impatiently flashing their charming brilliance under the night sky.

These colorful lights and shadows intertwined together, like countless elves dancing in the night sky, covering the city with a mysterious and romantic veil.

Hidden in this modern city is a unique restaurant.

The exterior of this restaurant is unremarkable, but once you push open the heavy wooden door, it's like stepping into an isolated paradise.

Warm lights shine down, illuminating every corner. The air is filled with a faint scent of lavender, accompanied by soft jazz music, creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

In this warm environment, Gu Xinliang sat by the window. He was wearing a dark coat and looking towards the door with a focused expression.

His eyes kept scanning every guest who entered the door, trying to find that familiar figure.

His heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness, as if he was waiting for a carefully planned surprise.

As time passed, more and more customers came into the restaurant, but that familiar figure never appeared.

Gu Xinliang couldn't help but start to get anxious. He kept looking at his watch and then looked up at the door.

Just then, a crisp sound of wind chimes rang out, and a pretty figure appeared at the door—it was Su Chenjin that Gu Xinliang was waiting for.

She was wearing a light white dress that swayed gently with her steps.

There was a faint smile on her face and a bright light in her eyes.

When her eyes fell on Gu Xinliang, her smile became even brighter.

"Director Gu, have you been waiting for a long time?" Su Chenjin walked up to Gu Xinliang and asked softly.

"No, I just arrived not long ago." Gu Xinliang stood up and answered with a smile.

The two smiled at each other, and all their waiting and anticipation turned into joy at this moment.

They walked to the dining table side by side, and after sitting down, Gu Xinliang poured a cup of tea for Su Chenjin. Their eyes met in the cups, and a silent communication unfolded between them.

Gu Xinliang looked at the prosperous world outside the window, his heart full of respect.

He turned around and faced Su Chenjin, his eyes sparkling with sincerity: "This meal is not only to thank you for running around for Dean Chen's affairs and cooperation these days, but also to express my respect for you. I have seen all the hard work and efforts you have put in for Dean Chen, and I am truly grateful!"

Su Chenjin smiled and shook his head: "Director Gu, you are too polite. I am deeply honored to be able to contribute to Dean Chen's affairs. Although I am tired from running around these days, I think it is worth it." Gu Xinliang nodded, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

He gently raised the teacup in his hand and said to Su Chenjin, "It has not been easy for Dean Chen along the way. I see it, and I will help you in any way I can. But I also see your efforts, and I am truly grateful. This cup of tea is for you!"

Su Chenjin took the teacup, looked up at Gu Xinliang, and said with a smile: "Director Gu, I'd like to toast you, too. Cheers to our Dean Chen and to our cooperation! Cheers!"

Gu Xinliang was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile, "Cheers to President Chen!"

As the glasses clinked, the restaurant's lights softly shone on the exquisite dining table.

One mouth-watering dish after another was served like a work of art, emitting an enticing aroma.

The sugar threads of the candied sweet potato sparkle under the light, like strings of crystal pearls, emitting an enticing sweet fragrance.

Stir-fried pork with garlic shoots is brightly colored. The emerald green garlic shoots and the tender red pork shreds are intertwined together, like a vivid oil painting.

The fried eggs with garlic sprouts are green and lush, like the tender leaves of spring, with a fresh breath, as if a spring picture is slowly unfolding before your eyes.

The braised spareribs exude a rich aroma of sauce, and the aroma of sauce and meat makes you want to taste it.

Gu Xinliang raised his glass and greeted Su Chenjin across from him: "Xiaojin, thank you for coming. I specially prepared this dinner for you tonight. I hope it will bring you good memories."

His eyes were full of sincerity and expectation. Su Chenjin smiled gently, raised his glass elegantly and responded: "Thank you for the invitation, Director Gu. I am honored by your enthusiasm. I look forward to more exchanges and cooperation between us."

The two of them chatted while enjoying the food, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Gu Xinliang noticed that Su Chenjin didn't eat much, and couldn't help but joked: "Xiaojin, eat more vegetables and staple foods. You eat so little. If you continue like this, you will probably become as thin as a lightning bolt!"

Hearing this, Su Chenjin couldn't help but retort with some amusement: "You're not fat to begin with! You should pay more attention to your body and stop being so busy with work that you neglect your health."

Her tone revealed concern and warmth. Gu Xinliang laughed, raised his teacup and said, "Come, let's drink to our classmate Xiaojin! May you be successful in your studies and in good health in the days ahead!"

Su Chenjin also raised his teacup, with a determined light in his eyes: "Cheers to our team! May we work together to create a more brilliant future."

The silver moonlight struggled to penetrate the sparse clouds, sprinkling mottled light on the streets and alleys of the city, adding a touch of mystery and beauty to the deep night.

Under the cover of the night, the autumn wind blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, brushing across the cheeks of the two people, blowing their hair, telling unknown secrets.

Su Chenjin and Gu Xinliang were walking briskly on their way back to school.

Their youthful aura permeates the night, and their faces are filled with longing and expectation for the future.

However, this peaceful and warm atmosphere was broken by a shrill scream.

The scream was like a sharp arrow, piercing through the silence of the night.

Su Chenjin and Gu Xinliang stopped instantly. They looked at each other, with a hint of confusion and nervousness in their eyes.

Su Chenjin walked along a dark alley looking for the source of the sound.

This alley was like a monster that devoured the light. Only the faint moonlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the wet stone road, like a silver snake flashing with cold light.

In the darkness of the night, the footsteps of Su Chenjin and Gu Xinliang echoed in the alley, interweaving with their heartbeats into a tense symphony.

They were like rabbits being chased, their nerves were on edge, afraid that they would fall into unknown danger if they were not careful.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, and even breathing became difficult.

Suddenly, a sharp scream broke the silence of the night, as if it came from the abyss of hell, making people shudder.

The voice was so shrill and desperate that it made people feel palpitations involuntarily.

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman screaming in terror at the end of the alley. Her face was as pale as paper and her body was shaking helplessly, as if she was enduring unspeakable pain.

The woman was Chen Shanshan, vice president of the Student Union of Jiang University.

She held her head tightly, tears streaming down her face, and screamed miserably.

Her eyes were full of fear and despair, as if she was asking the world for help.

This scene left Su Chenjin and Gu Xinliang dumbfounded, and an inexplicable fear surged in their hearts.

They had never seen such a horrific scene, and the whole world fell into darkness.

However, Su Chenjin knew that they could not stand idly by and let such tragedies continue to happen.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. The most important thing now was to call the police and let them handle this.

So she quickly took out her cell phone and dialed 110 to report the incident.

While waiting for the police to arrive, Su Chenjin kept a close eye on Chen Shanshan's situation.

She tried to comfort her and keep her calm, but Chen Shanshan's screams became more and more shrill, as if she was experiencing unspeakable pain.

Su Chenjin's heart was also filled with fear and anxiety, but she knew that she had to remain calm in order to help Chen Shanshan get through this difficult time.

Time froze at this moment, and every second was filled with endless torment and waiting.

Su Chenjin's heartbeat was synchronized with the sirens of the police car, becoming more and more rapid.

She kept looking at her phone.

Finally, the lights of the police car broke the silence of the night and illuminated every corner of the alley.

The police quickly got out of the car, cordoned off the scene and began investigating the case.